Japan is eyeing the next phase in the evolution of railways – magnetically levitated trains, or maglev. JR Central, operator of the Tokaido Shinkansen, is planning a maglev line between Tokyo and Osaka with trains that would travel up to 505 kilometers per hour, reducing the journey to only...
Experience the ultimate in speed and comfort with the Nozomi Shinkansen - Japan's top high-speed train service. Discover why it's so popular among travelers.
Discover the pinnacle of speed and luxury aboard the Nozomi Shinkansen, Japan's premier high-speed train service. Uncover the reasons behind its widespread acclaim among travelers.
If you are to travel from Kyoto to Osaka, the Nozomi bullet train is your perfect option. Fast travel time and amazing onboard amenities are to provide you with an outstanding travel experience. All Kyoto to Osaka Shinkansen bullet trains are designed to offer the passengers everything they mi...
Experience the ultimate speed and comfort with the Nozomi Shinkansen - Japan's top high-speed train service. Discover why it's so popular among travelers.
In 360 km/h territory, a late-model Shinkansen has a stop penalty of a little under 3 minutes excluding dwell time – figure about 4 minutes with dwell. Those minutes add up on short-range lines with a lot of stops, but as long as it’s restricted to about a stop every 150 km or...
The Nozomi train, one of the three operating on the corridor, connects Tokyo to Osaka in just two hours and 30 minutes. While the flight takes a little over an hour, after factoring in the additional journey to and from the airport and the high price point for the air fare, it’s far...
Nozomi (のぞみ) : The fastest train. It stops at only major stations. (Japan Rail Pass is not available.) Hikari (ひかり) : The second fastest train. It stops at some main stations. Kodama (こだま) : It stops at all stations of Shinkansen line. ...
Experience the ultimate in speed and comfort with the Nozomi Shinkansen - Japan's top high-speed train service. Discover why it's so popular among travelers.
Discover the pinnacle of speed and luxury aboard the Nozomi Shinkansen, Japan's premier high-speed train service. Uncover the reasons behind its widespread acclaim among travelers.